Tank Mechanic Simulator News

Dear Mechanics

we've uploaded next patch, version 1.0.14.
Please find attached change log below:

[h2]1.0.14[/h2]

Added:

• Rubber wheels for Tiger I tank
  
• An option to scroll the mail box list
  
• An option on Extraction missions, to have the radial option to load the tank on the trailer without the need to be near the tank or looking at the tank.
  
• An option on Proving Grounds, to have the radial option to get back to base without the need to be near the tank and looking at it.
  
• A fade out when the extraction mission is quit
  

Tweaked:

• Torque for all tanks, to increase their ability to climb heights
  
• Screw materials and textures
  
• Spawning mode ( "Call Towing Service" )
  
• Spawning metal objects (Extraction 3)
  

Fixed:

• Objects from other rooms cannot be clicked through wall
  
• Player cannot select any usable object when switching rooms
  
• Small fixes for Chinese translation
  
• Panzer III J Exhaust Manifold localization key is now correct
  
• Panzer III M Frontal armor collider is now correct
  
• Tiger I test drive model loaded crewslot is positioned correctly
  
• Tiger I double outer road wheel is now correctly separated from the double inner road wheel (previously player could not buy the outer road wheel in the shop)
  
• Sherman M4A3E8 has correct gunner and loader crew slot positions
  
• M10 Wolverine has correct M2 machine gun position
  
• Skipping tutorial correctly blocks all instructions or tutorials from popping up.
  
• Painted decals will be visible after final paint is applied
  
• Minimap on Proving Grounds should now work correctly after re-entering the scene
  

We're still working on resolving following issues:

• Too big RAM usage
  
• 144hz movement/rotate bug
  
• Wide screen UI bugs
  
• Storage menu missing parts (this one is very tough to find)
  
• Save wiping out (another tough one)
  

Thank you for all the bug reports, suggestions, reviews. Without your support this would not be possible.

Have a good day,
DeGenerals

Dear Mechanics,

we have found and fixed a major issue with stuck at 84% during game loading.
Please find attached change log below:

[h2]1.0.13[/h2]
Fixed:
- Disabled downloading patch notes and development status icons from our server. This caused the 84% crash / freeze. Patch notes and Extras are disabled (for now).
- Key configuration can be set to any key now (with exception of escape and return keys)
- Jump issue from v1.0.11 fixed

[h2]1.0.12[/h2]
- M10 Wolverine seats are now separated
- Chinese localization small fixes
- Crash fixes
- More decals
- Tank Analisis UI icon fixes

Additionaly we added branches with previous game versions. You can switch to them by clicking on Tank Mechanic Simulator in your Library and going into Settings and Beta.



In previous Situation Status #4 we informed that we created branch called "unstable". We putting there the development and testing version of the game and it is available to everyone.

We hope that this update will improve the reception and performance of the game.
However, if I come across a problem, be sure to write and told us what is happening.

Any information provided as:

• running operation system
  
• computer configuration
  
• DXdiag
  
• steps to reproduce bug
  
• output_log.txt
  

They will help us find the causes and eliminate any problems encountered.

Output_log.txt you will find here:



As always please send us directly your feedback & suggestion:

[email protected]

Have a good day,
DeGenerals

[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

we have a potential fix for the crash (the 84% crash, firewall problems, internet connection problems etc.) that we would like to test.

We're putting the test version to the branch named Unstable - this is a beta branch that is available to everyone.

Please let us know if this version has solved your crash or stability problems.

Have a good day,
DeGenerals

[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

We have released the patch, that fixes following bugs:

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1.0.11

Added:
- Tank Analysis: clicking on tank part will close the menu, select the part (the camera will show where the part is) and highlight the part for 10 seconds
- Tank Analysis: clicking on tank module will expand a list with tank parts belonging to the clicked module (by default all tank parts are hidden)
- Tank Analysis: tank parts now have a condition state icon
- Tank Status Panel: displayed tank part will also contain information about the module it belongs to and the module state
- Tutorial tanks will always spawn inside workshop, closest to the office room PC (and if the slot was taken, the tank taking the slot will be moved elsewhere)
- An option to skip the tutorial
- Settings to bind the key to disabling tutorial and movement keys (forward, backward, left, right, jump, sprint, crouch)

Tweaked:
- The tutorial mission for de-rusting the sherman, now the player will only need to de-rust the tank turret exterior.

Fixed:
- Mouse sensitivity is correctly applied to vehicle camera and tpp camera in proving grounds
- Small localization fixes
- Panzer IVG tracks are now correctly configured
- Panzer IVG should not have doubled tank parts of the turret interior module type
- Panzer IVG driver and radio operator crew slots are positioned correctly
- The checkout menu for Part Store has a correct collider attached, not allowing the player to click on tank parts
- Now the player can scroll in the shop menu
- Panther tank is now named correctly
- Panther tank wheels have been separated, so the naming is easier
- Panther tank hull interior with proper DecalTexture
- Stug lockers are now correctly configured
- T34/76 loader and commander hatches are not switchable anymore (they will be listed separatly in store and crafting menu)
- Decal "PARKING" was Z-fighting on Warehouse Yard area.
- KV-1 and KV-2 torsion bar glitch fixed.
- Tutorial will display an information, when the tank is outside the workshop room, or if the player is not in the workshop room with the tutorial tank

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The work is now focused on following problems:
- 84% crash
- start up crash
- tutorial wrong informations
- custom content loading problems
- saves dissapearing/loosing all progress randomly

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Have a good day,
DeGenerals

[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

we are working on upcoming patch, that will fix reported issues. The patch should be published very soon.

We want to thank you for feedback and bug reports. The more details you send us the easier and faster our job is.

Thank you for your support and patience, we will do our best to fix all bugs and inaccuracies.

Have a good day,
DeGenerals